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Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati

$6,501.99
£4,895.34
€5,500
CA$8,973.72
A$10,052.55
CHF 5,238.29
MX$122,620.35
NOK 66,566.71
SEK 62,767.66
DKK 41,871.50

About the Item

Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with inlay on the top by Meroni & Fossati. Wax polished Useful height under central drawer 60 cm. To better understand the Directoire style of this desk Directoire style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design in France concurrent with the Directory (November 2, 1795–November 10, 1799), the later part of the French Revolution. The style uses Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. It is a style transitional between Louis XVI and Empire. The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853). In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire. The Directoire style reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome: "The stoic virtues of Republican Rome were upheld as standards not merely for the arts but also for political behaviour and private morality. Conventionels saw themselves as antique heroes. Children were named after Brutus, Solon and Lycurgus. The festivals of the Revolution were staged by Jacques-Louis David as antique rituals. Even the chairs in which the committee of Salut Publique sat were made on antique models devised by David.... In fact Neo-classicism became fashionable.
  • Creator:
    Meroni & Fossati (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Directoire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vigonza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FW1491stDibs: LU2495325917262

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